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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Big_Al on 07 March 2008, 20:17:22

Title: Changing Doors (Is it difficult)
Post by: Big_Al on 07 March 2008, 20:17:22

Hi guys,

             Anyone got any feedback on how tricky it would be to replace a couple of doors.

 I have the dreaded rusting along top of drivers door and offside rear door. also a small rust patch developing along bottom of drivers door.
Looks like an attempt has been made to repair these. (Not very well I must say).

So I'm thinking get a couple of matching doors and "Chuck em On". Bet it's not that easy though eh!

Car is a 99 3.0i Elite.    Any help or knowledge greatly appriciated.

Regards, Big Al

Title: Re: Changing Doors (Is it difficult)
Post by: MutantCav on 07 March 2008, 20:19:56

Very easy...

Title: Re: Changing Doors (Is it difficult)
Post by: markey mark on 07 March 2008, 20:55:58

doddle mate two pins wiring plug and check strap !!  :y

Title: Re: Changing Doors (Is it difficult)
Post by: Big_Al on 07 March 2008, 21:09:44

Looks like I'll be having a go at this then.  

Title: Re: Changing Doors (Is it difficult)
Post by: The Cambelt Kid on 07 March 2008, 22:47:31

Just make sure you have a jack and a couple of large blocks of wood to support it when you line up the holes.  The front doors are quite heavy and i found it to be much easier with a second pair of hands and a supporting jack.

Cheers

Title: Re: Changing Doors (Is it difficult)
Post by: Mike Collins on 08 March 2008, 08:44:36

Probably best to disconnect the battery to avoid upsetting the airbag system.

Title: Re: Changing Doors (Is it difficult)
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 08 March 2008, 12:02:06

Mr Elite Pete changed one of his doors in around 20 mins, I watched him do it  ;D

Title: Re: Changing Doors (Is it difficult)
Post by: cbs2 on 08 March 2008, 16:52:53

I'm about to do this also. Got a new drivers door sitting.
Am I right in thinking you need to treat the door airbag as with the seat removal, disconnect the battery for 15-20 mins before attempting?

Title: Re: Changing Doors (Is it difficult)
Post by: Elite Pete on 08 March 2008, 17:32:25

There's no airbag in the door but there could be a sensor so I would disconnect the battery :y

Title: Re: Changing Doors (Is it difficult)
Post by: Big_Al on 08 March 2008, 18:00:30

Thanks for the replies everyone. Will be cautious about air bag when I come to do it.

Title: Re: Changing Doors (Is it difficult)
Post by: rockhound on 08 March 2008, 19:34:38

Yes, There is a sensor in the door , It tells the side airbag that someone has justed crashed into the side of you